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Nature Conservancy of Canada protects an additional 157 hectares on Nova Scotia’s South Shore
February 23, 2022The Nature Conservancy (NCC) announced the protection of two new sites along the southwestern shores of Nova Scotia. The Nature Conservancy of Canada has finalized the purchase of 110 hectares here and has also received a partial land donation of over 47 hectares along the Port Joli Peninsula. Read more »
Southwest Alberta rancher protects provincially rare habitat
February 22, 2022NCC's Chapel Rock property is located in the Castle-Crowsnest Watershed Natural Area and was first homesteaded by Joseph Pisony in 1912. Read more »
Rare forest and over 25 kilometres of lake shoreline now protected
February 15, 2022The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced a significant private land conservation area in Nova Scotia. The not-for-profit conservation organization has purchased 950 hectares of mature Wabanaki (Acadian) forest, over 25 kilometres of undisturbed lakefront shoreline and 130 hectares of freshwater wetlands in Upper Ohio. Read more »
Wildlife crossing under Route 117 completed
February 8, 2022The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has held its promise made back in 2019 and has completed upgrades to a wildlife crossing parallel to the popular trail P'tit Train-du-NordRead more »
Study confirms wetlands around Saint John Harbour provide benefits to people and wildlife
February 2, 2022To mark World Wetlands Day, NCC is releasing the data from a recently completed Wetland Ecosystem Services Protocol for Atlantic Canada.Read more »
Nature Conservancy of Canada connects moose habitat near Ottawa
February 2, 2022The Nature Conservancy of Canada is announcing the protection of 82 hectares of Alfred Bog, a unique natural area only an hour’s drive east of Ottawa.Read more »
Nature remains a restorative force for the pandemic-weary
February 2, 2022People are continuing to seek refuge in the outdoors to help cope with the stress and anxiety of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) says it is important for our physical, mental and emotional well-being to connect with nature. Read more »
Mashkode-bizhiki | Plains bison herd successfully re-established to The Key First Nation in Saskatchewan
February 1, 2022Through partnerships with the Government of Canada and Nature Conservancy of Canada, a new plains bison herd has been established, renewing cultural, historical and ecological connections for Indigenous community, ensuring the survival and well-being of this iconic and majestic animal.Read more »
